Naoki Kimura titled “nagiei” in praise of shadows as Lullscapes from December 1st to January 13th, 2025 at Chanoma cafe, located at Matsumoto City.

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Nagiei:  in praise of shadows as lullscapes

The title "Nagiei" weaves together the serene essence of "nagi" (lull) and the reflective depth of "kage - ei -" (shadow). This exhibition seeks to invite visitors to rediscover quiet moments and the transient beauty often overlooked in daily life.

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"There is no one there… and yet, I feel the presence of people—a trace, a lingering scent."

Naoki Kimura's photographs perhaps depict the very scenes seen by those who have been left behind.
The opposing forces of despair and hope dissolve into one another, giving rise to a quiet lull.
An eternal moment.
I find myself immersed in waves of gentle sentimentality.

Thus begins a life devoted to the love of photography.

Masaki Azuma
Documentarist
Owner of Cha no ma

At Kyoto Tsutaya (Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. [T8] 5F & 6F, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto),

will hold a solo exhibition of photographic artist Naoki Kimura entitled "Kouin - a time flies as lullscapes" from April 29, 2024 (Mon.) to May 26, 2024 (Sun.).

Overview:.
Naoki Kimura is a photographic artist from Nishijin, Kyoto, Japan, who specializes in monochrome original print works. he moved to the U.S. in 1987 and currently lives and works in New York and Tokyo. While most of his work is based in Europe, in recent years he has also exhibited works featuring Japanese landscapes.

This exhibition, titled "Kouin" (light and shade), presents a group of recent works that capture the beautiful momentary scenes created by light in the course of daily life. During this season of the International Photography Festival held in various locations in Kyoto, Kyoto Tsutaya will also pursue the beauty and potential of photography as an artistic expression.
 

Literary Revelations is thrilled to bring you an interview with a fabulous Japanese photographer whose artistic endeavors have  received high recognition;

Naoki Kimura.

In this interview you will discover a true artist.

Please stay with us until the end. You will not regret .

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Visit the exhibition: https://makersplace.com/exhibit/Spectrum-of-Solitude……

Naoki Kimura's work has been selected and culated for an exhibition with

MakersPlace

titled, "Spectrum of Solitude Explorations in Light and Shadow" by Eric

@ericprhodes

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Sho+1 is pleased to present "the tranquility as lullscape -nagi" In praise of shadows," an exhibition of photographs by Naoki Kimura, a photographic artist who specializes in original prints in monochrome. The exhibition will be held at the gallery.

In his photographic expression, there is nothing special about finding beauty in wabi-sabi, but Kimura captures the tranquil moments of light that emerge in a place.
　In this exhibition, Kimura will present a series of new works featuring Japan as the subject matter.

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OIL by "Bijutsu Techo" is an art marketplace created by Bijutsu Techo, which has been reporting trends in the art scene, together with leading galleries and art stores in Japan. Bijutsu Techo, which has played a role in connecting art and society as a medium, will deliver the experience of "purchasing artwork" through this service.

Following the successful Art Fair Tokyo 2022, an international art fair will be held in Osaka from June 3 (FRI) to 5 (SUN), where Naoki Kimura will exhibit and sell his original prints along with the participation of Sho+1 Gallery.

Art fair Tokyo 2022

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Naoki Kimura will be exhibiting and selling his original prints at Sho +1 Gallery's participation in Art Fair Tokyo 2022.

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ART FAIR TOKYO is the largest art fair in Japan and the oldest in Asia, featuring a wide range of art from antiques and crafts to nihonga painting, modern art and contemporary art.

The fair continues to evolve and expand as a platform for the art market, connecting past and present, Asia and the West, and presenting historically inspired artistic contexts.

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[Program Information]

"Let's get started! Femtec"

is a 5-minute program that airs every Tuesday through Thursday from 7:53pm. Femtech" is a five-minute program that airs every Tuesday through Thursday from 7:53 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

It is broadcast on 19 stations nationwide with Nippon Broadcasting System as

the key station on Tuesdays, and

on 27 stations nationwide with Nippon Broadcasting System as the key station on Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you missed it, you can listen to it on radiko in your area!

Period：2019/05/10 fri - 06/08 sat

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Marie Passa, Naoki Kimura, Muga Miyahara, GENTAROABE,
Yu Suzuki, Sohta Kawaguchi

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EMON Photo Gallery is proud to present a group exhibition entitled "Architecture and Light" by six photographers which focus on modern and contemporary architecture. Their work captures the beauty of the composition of light which shines into the structures of the buildings.

LIVE Light Mellow

Vol.1.5 ～ Future CityPop Edition 

 This time, collaboration with fine art photographer " Naoki Kimura" realized. 
While waiting for the performance, we will perform a slide show of cool photo work on Naoki Kimura's awsome. BGM, 
of course, Kanazawa selects, famous City Pop popular songs that fit the picture.
You can enjoy the art flavors from Tokyo. 

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The Naoki Kimura's alternative stuff of Portfolio site has been launched.

This site supports browsing from mobile devices. And you can check by the Japanese language! now.

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The Soei Gallery, Ginza Japan presents “The anecdote- Nagi” a solo exhibition of

New works and unreleased works of the concept "Nagi" as a life work are exhibited. It displays not only unreleased works that made the subject in Japan, but also more than 20 works that include shoots in New York.

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"Photo" is not much treated as a work of art in Japan, however this exhibition will be held with an unusual approach.

Especially exhibitions of photographic works at traditional domestic galleries mainly focusing on paintings, ceramics etc,

It is an unparalleled attempt.

Also This is his solo exhibition in Japan for the first time in three years.

Tonight "Weekly Media Communication" 1053th On Air!

From 24 o'clock, we will connect the community FM stations nationwide and air it.

Cast: Mikio Takashima, Miyako Hamasaki

Air!

t.Cast: Mikio Takashima, Miyako Hamasaki

Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) is an art fair held in Kyoto with collaboration at its core. One of the leading art fairs in Japan specializing in contemporary art, Art Collaboration Kyoto presents unique collaborations forged between Japanese and international galleries; government and private sectors; and fine arts and other cultural spheres in Kyoto. Hosted in the Kyoto International Conference Center, the fair consists of two sections: “Gallery Collaborations”, which pairs a local Japanese gallery with its international peer in a shared booth; and “Kyoto Meetings”, which features artists with distinct connections to Kyoto. Beyond the fair, special exhibitions and public programs are held in Kyoto City.

Gallery Collaborations

Host:

Sho + 1（Tokyo）

Guest:

Kasmin（New York）

Kasmin and Sho + 1 are pleased to present an exhibition of new works by the painter Cynthia Daignault and the photographic artist Naoki Kimura.
For this her first exhibition in Japan, Daignault will be expanding on her recent Bibliography series to exhibit a number of new works inspired by her personal collection of black-and-white photo books. Drawing on the photographic work of Robert Adams and Masahisa Fukase, Daignault’s paintings provide calm and minimalist reflections on the nature of images as objects of transcendence and recollection. These paintings will further expand Daignault’s career as an artist who explores the influences of history, events, and shared cultural memories.

Kimura’s monochrome works, based on a minimalist aesthetic and deeply rooted in the spirit and philosophy of Zen, focus on ordinary moments and scenes from daily life, capturing the essence and the quietness that lurks within them as objects of beauty. By employing photography not merely as a visual record, but also as a means of embodying inner insights, Kimura explores the simple laws and truths that lie concealed within the complex world. Through these works, we wish to provide viewers with an opportunity to look inside themselves and rediscover the beauty and serenity that can be found in everyday life.
Please visit this exhibition and enjoy the collaboration between two artists who explore stillness and minimalistic appearances.

Naoki Kimura's work will be exhibited at Art Fair Tokyo 2024.

https://artfairtokyo.com/

We will exhibit our works at Art Fair Tokyo 2024, which will be held at Yurakucho International Forum in Tokyo from March 8 (Fri.) to 10 (Sun.), 2024. We look forward to seeing you there.

https://shoplusone.com/news/art-fair-tokyo-2024/

Exhibiting artists  
Philippe Colbert, Lee Dong-Gi, Kenji Misawa, Sticky Note girl®, Naoki Kimura, Clara Desiree, Edvard Munch, Alberto Giacometti, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Andy Warhol

Dates
Private View
Thursday, March 7, 11:00 - 19:00 *by invitation only

Public View
Friday, March 8, 11:00 - 19:00 
March 9 (Sat) 11:00 - 19:00
March 10 (Sun) 11:00 - 17:00 
General Ticket

Venue  
Tokyo International Forum
Hall E / Lobby Gallery
Address: 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 
ACCESS

BOOTH
Galleries：N060
Hall E (B2F)

The shadows and shadows of silence that harmonize and resonate with the hustle and bustle of Shimokitazawa.
The exhibition will feature photographs taken in Shimokitazawa by Naoki Kimura.

Ticket:
Studio Lu: 3,500 yen (tax included), unreserved seats at the time and date of the performance
Sky Salon: Free

(numbered tickets distributed at Studio Lu are required)

For more information, please contact.

Naoki Kimura has been featured as an artist in the art of photography in an article published by the prestigious "Literary Revelations Publishing House" in the USA.

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We are thrilled and honored to feature the art of award-winning photographer Naoki Kimura

@cogito_ergo0sum

. Visit us. Enjoy his magnificent photography, and much more.

‘Beautiful’ is an instinct. ‘Beautiful’ is an emotion, attributed to human instincts.”

Naoki Kimura – Creed

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Twitter;

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Naoki Kimura's work has been selected for the makersplace exhibition project.

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MakersPlace works with internal and external curators to bring you a group show that surfaces and celebrates marvelous art and artists from every corner of our platform. 

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Naoki Kimura's works will be exhibited at Fire King Cafe in Yoyogi Uehara, Tokyo.
　The exhibition will include works from Europe, the U.S., and Japan that have not yet been exhibited in Japan. Please take this opportunity to visit the exhibition.

｜Chikako Sawada｜
～Afternoon Paradise～
FM Setagaya in Tokyo
Live from the Yoga Studio

I was a guest on the program of personalities Chikako Sawada and Keita Aoyama on the theme of "good old vintage. In addition to a heartwarming interview, I also made an announcement about Art Fair Tokyo 2022.

Reality and Virtuality Exhibitors

Participationg Artists:

fusengirl, Katsuhiko Brian Sato, Shinichi Hara, Kenji Misawa, Minami Tsuda, Chika Akanishi, TK, Mitsuru Sakurai, Shogo Shimiya,

Naoki Kimura　

November 26th, 2021 - January 15th, 2022 12:00 - 18:00

Closed on Mon. Sun. & Holidays ※We will be closed for the New Year’s holiday from December 26th through January 6th.

September, 2021

Towards new activities
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Sho+1 Gallery.
 

Currently, during the interval of the gallery's special exhibition, several works as the permanent exhibition can be viewed in the gallery's exhibition space.

＊Please visit our gallery for information about original prints or any other question for the works.

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"Talkative Art-;Oshyaberi BijyuTweet"

FM Hoshizora station 77.5 MHz: Hachioji FM

Guest appearances for 2 weeks.

February 10 - February 17  2019

Sunday 9: 30 ~ 9: 55 * Tuesday morning 7: 30 ~ re-broadcast

It's just talking!
An epoch-making (?) Art program "Bijyu Tweet" which can not see pictures will introduce an interesting hypothesis and an arbitrary interpretation related to arts secretly

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The "Commitions" page is added in the website.

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凪-nagi-和　-Lull- harmony's
The Movie, Slideshow style. 
This work has been for the support project art and cultural activity "Cheer for Art! Tokyo project" that'll be urgent measures to keep the lights of culture.The project aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by providing opportunities to issue and publish on the Web the works produced by professional artists and staff who have no choice but to refrain from their activities.Tokyo Metropolitan Government will support the activities of the city and provide opportunities for residents to come into contact with the arts and culture even at home.

This week he appeared on radio programs

in Tokyo, Japan.

"The afternoon Paradise" at Thursday by Mr.Sugi_Masamichi, as the guest speaker for announcing the information of Exhibition" Nagi-ancdote-" at Ginza Gallery. 

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